Skip to content

Articles by The Washington Times AI News Desk

President Donald Trump listens as Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Think tank report urging U.S. exit from Asia alliances sparks Indo-Pacific backlash

A report by Defense Priorities senior fellow Jennifer Kavanagh, published in August, has ignited fierce debate across Indo-Pacific capitals by proposing that the United States withdraw its forces from the region's front lines to a more distant "Second Island Chain" and dismantle its network of Asian alliances.

September 27, 2026
In a photo provided by HBO, Bill Maher speaks during the monologue of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday, June 23, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Janet Van Ham/HBO via AP)  **FILE**

Bill Maher says Trump toughness, safety net may have curbed crime

BILL MAHER says Trump toughness may have curbed crime: "It's just childish to pretend that when you elect a f--- around and find out president, a no more Mr. Nice Guy, boot in your ass, V for Vendetta, kick ass and take names, 'say hello to my little friend' president, that's not going to have some effect on crime."

September 26, 2026
A photo of the hazing incident taken by police. (Credit: Madison Police Department)

Wisconsin fraternity leaders arrested after alleged hazing

Two leaders of an unrecognized fraternity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were arrested this week after police said they found roughly 30 young men, most of them pledges, packed into a sweltering basement, partially clothed and covered in food and condiments.

September 25, 2026
Musician Todd Rundgren participates in AOL's BUILD Speaker Series to discuss his new album "Global" at AOL Studios on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Todd Rundgren says Taylor Swift ‘ruined music’

Rock veteran Todd Rundgren used a wide-ranging interview to take aim at Taylor Swift, calling her the "apotheosis of mediocrity" and arguing she has done lasting damage to popular music.

September 25, 2026